Davenport bed



Dec.'22, 1942. N HALLBERG y 2,306,122 f DAVENPORT BED Filed sept. 29, 1939 2 sheets-sheet 2 Patented Dec. 22, 1942 entren sTAras 'garant OFFICE DAVENPORT BED Norman Hallberg, Chicago, Ill.

Application September 29, 1939, Serial No.

15 Claims.

rlhis invention relates to anew -and improved davenport bed which is convertible so that when the parts are in one position they constitute a davenport and when in a second position they constitute a bed.

It is an object of this invention to provide a relatively simple construction which will be highly practical and eflicient in service and subject to conversion to form either a davenport or bed by a relatively simple and easy operation and by new and improved mechanical movement of theparts.

A further object of this invention is toprovide a novel spring construction made in two sections hinged together, which in one position constitutes spring supports for the seat and back cushions of a davenport and in the converted position provide a continuous flat spring support for a bed mattress. It is a further object of this invention to provide a separate and independent bed mattress which automatically presents itself in proper relationship on the spring sections when the parts are converted to form. a bed and which is automatically folded out of sight into the interior space of the davenport when the bed is so converted.

t is a further object of this invention to provide a new and improved mechanical movement for the spring sections, and a new and improved lever and link construction constituting the operating mechanism therefor.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a davenport of the above-described type, having two spring sections which are pivotally connected and are capable of joint and relative movement, whereby assumed automatically upon moving the said parts in the proper direction. As an incident to the last stated object, it is a further object to so construct the parts that, in moving said parts from davenport position to bed-forming position., J

gravity will assist the setting up movement and the movement of the outer spring section with the mattress thereon will act to counterbalance the force of gravity.

Stated dilierently, it is an object of this invention to provide the parts of such construction and arrangement that the movement thereof in converting the davenport to a bed, and vice versa. is positive and automatic in the desired manner and, in addition, the parts thereof are partially counterbalanced so that the converting movement is accomplished with a minimum of force.

lt is a further object of this invention to prothe sense that all o the parts are forced to move simultaneously in the bed-forming position is vide a novel means for maintaining the bed mattress on the springs in all positions of the parts whereby the mattress isv held tightly When the parts are in davenport position and automatically presents itself coextensive with the spring sections when the parts are moved to bed position.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a convertible davenport bed on which the mattress is held at all times in such manner that the bed may be made up and ready for use, and will `remain in orderly made-up condition when thebed is moved to davenport position. In carrying out this object, the invention contemplates the use of a removable holding cover which more or less completely encases the mattress and the bed covering, including one or more pillows, and not only protects the bed covering from becoming soiled but also tightly holds the same, with the mattress, against displacement or unwanted disorder, whereby the mattress and all of the bed covering, in neat tucked-in condition, are tightly held against the spring sections when the parts are in all positions and mayy be quickly presented and ready for use when the device is converted to a bed.

Itis a further object of this invention to use a holding and protecting cover of the type referred to for the mattress and bed covers which may be applied by a suitable fastening, such as a zipperY or the like, in relatively loose condition when in bed position so that the fastening may be easily accomplished, and which, through the movement of the parts, is stretched to a tight holding position when the parts are moved to the davenport-forming position. In keeping with this object, use is made of the compressibility of certain of the bed clothes, such as pillows and the like, whereby the stretching of the holding and protecting cover does not subject the same to a tearing or other damaging strain.

It is a further object of thisl invention to provide, in conjunction with the other elements constituting this invention, a pair of pivoted spring sections which present cushioned surfaces on their opposite sides somewhat in the manner of the construction shown in applicants previously issued Patent No. 2,080,474, issued M-ay 18, 1937.

These and other objects not specically enumerated are contemplated for this invention as will readily appear to one skilled in the art as the following description proceeds. The detailed description which follows, of one specific example of this invention, may be more fully understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, in whicht 's invention, partly in cross section, with the end-pieces removed so as to disclose the operating lever and link mechanism as well as other parts constituting the device. This ligure shows the parts in davenport position.

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, with the parts moved to bed-forming position; and

Figurel4 is an enlarged perspective view of the frame and spring-operating mechanism of the davenport bed of this invention, which discloses the relationship of the moving parts. This figure shows part of the construction in dotted lines and with all of the upholstery removed as well as the mattress and the bed covers, so as to more clearly disclose the structural details.

By referring to the drawings, it will be noted f that the embodiment of the inventionhere illustrated comprises aframe I0 which may be rectangular in shape and which constitutes a base on which the mechanism of the davenport bed is supported. In this form of the invention, the base comprises longitudinally extending members I I-I I and end members I 2 I 2. These members may be of wood or other suitable material and are joined at their ends to corner feet or supports I4-I4. Also constituting a part of the frame are the corner uprights I5-I5 which are connected at their tops by an arm support I6, as best shown in Figure 4. Furthermore, the frame comprises vertical supports I1-I1, one at each end, for a purpose hereinafter more fully described. The 'frame as thus described may be entirely assembled as an integral structure at the time the davenport bed is made, or, for convenience in shipping, the arm portions thereof may be made separately and removably attached to the remaining portion of 'i the frame at the time the davenport bed is finally assembled and set up for use.

Another feature of the frame is the supporting ledges 2li-20 which in this form are illustrated as projections on the rear uprights I 5 I5 but which may be formed in any suitable manner. Their function is that of serving as supports for the back edge of the springs when the device is in davenport position. This support could, however,

be provided by a member extending up from the :i

rear longitudinal member I I if the vertical members I5 were made removable. Furthermore, it will be noted that the uprights I 'I-I'l are here shown as extending between the end members I2-I2 and the arm-rest I6, but here again, these members could be made to extend upwardly from the members I2 or from any other part of the frame, if the arm portions are made removable.

The spring supports for the davenport bed, as employed in this invention, are of novel construction and consist of a two-part frame pivotally connected to each other, and springs carried by said frame, which may be considered as having three sections, a seat section, -a back section and an intermediate section.

The frame of the spring comprises two framed sections, designated generally 2I and 22, which are pivotally connected at their adjacent ends as at 23-23. One frame section comprises transversely extending frame members 24-24 connected at their forward edges by a longitudinally extending frame member 25. These are connected in any lsuitable manner and jointly take the shape of three sides of a. rectangle. The ends at the open side of the rectangle are pivoted as at 23-23 to a similarly formed open-sided rectangular frame member having transversely extending frame parts 26-26 and a longitudinally extending frame member 21. The rst frame part has a supporting frame member 28 of general U-shaped construction which extends out of the plane of the other frame parts but which serves as a rigid connection to eiliciently bridge the open end of the rectangular frame member. This member 28 is preferably rigidly attached to transverse frame members 24-24 and extends away and across and thence back in the manner most clarly illustrated in Figure 4. A similar U-shaped frame member 29 connects the two transverse members 26-26 of the other of the two pivoted frame members. These two U-shaped frame members 28 and 29 are so disposed and arranged as to permit the same to interfold in the manner shown in Figure 2, so as not to conflict with each other when the spring parts are in davenport position and yet so as to be bowed downwardly to afford no interference with the cushioning action of the springs when the springs are in bed-forming position. See Figure 3. At all times, how- .1 ever, these U-shaped frame parts serve effectively to brace the spring frames and to strengthen what would otherwise be the open sides of the rectangular frame parts.

Adjacent the central or hinge portion of the pivoted spring members, and on each side thereof, are suitable resilient members such as enlarged coil springs 30-30 which extend from the frame members 26-26 to the frame members 24-24 and which, with the mattress-supporting members A next described, constitute and denne the so-called intermediate portion of the springs.

Extending between the frame members 24-24 are a plurality of ilexible strips 32 which are joined at their ends to the frame member by coil springs 33. Similar flexible members 32 and coil springs 33 are provided across the other frame member between the frame parts 26-26. Throughout the intermediate portion of the spring there are similar exible members 32 and coil springs 33, which coil springs, however, are connected at their ends to the enlarged flexible -coil spring members 30-30 instead of between the frame members directly. It will thus be seen that when the device of this invention is in davenport-forming position, the intermediate section of the springs will occupy a diagonally disposed plane extending between the planes of the back section and the seat section of the springs. The flexible members 32 and their connecting springs 33 are preferably spaced apart a suitable distance to provide the desired spring support for the mattress, and this spacing is preferably maintained throughout the seat and back sections. Furthermore, when the spring as a whole is moved to davenport position, by virtue of the fact that the angle between the seat and back sections is increased Ato substantially an angle of 180, the enlarged coil springs 30-30 are caused to be extended whereby the points of attachment of the coil springs 33 throughout the intermediate portion are extended away from each other to increase the spacing between the flexible members 32 and their connecting coil springs 33. Consequently, when the device is in davenport position, the spacing between the ilexible members is closer than the predetermined spacing of the flexible members throughout the seat and back portions, and the spacing is so selected as to produce a uniform spacing of all of the flexible members when the spring is in bedforming position.

The forward edge of the seat-forming portion of the spring is supported on the frame by means oi brackets 49-60 riveted or otherwise secured to the transverse frame members Z--ZL which brackets are pivoted at their upper ends, as at 4l-4|, to the upper ends of links l2-i2 which are pivoted to the frame members i2-I2 as at --ML The links d2--4l2 are capable of being moved on their pivots l-43 so that they are inclined toward the rear of the device, as shown in Figure 3, when the device is in bed-forming position and are inclined forwardly of their pivots, as shown in Figure 2, when the device is in davenport-forming position. This movement of the links 42-42 is eifected automatically, when the device is shifted from davenport position to bed position, by certain link and lever mechanisms hereinafter more fully described. The important function, however, of this movement is that the seat portion of the springs is made to occupy a relatively forward position in the frame when the device is in davenport position, so that the davenport seat is forward and conveniently available for comfortable seating purposes. On the other hand, when the device is moved to bed-forming position by an operation which inverts the seat-forming spring through rotation on its pivots lll-lil, the spring which would otherwise be moved outwardly an undesirable extent in relation to the frame is caused to be shifted backwardly toward the rear of the device so as to substantially occupy the space defined by the main frame of the davenport bed. As previously described, the rear ends of the springs when in davenport position are supported on the ledges Zl-Bil suitably provided on the frame.

The operating mechanism for the bed also constitutes the means for maintaining the back section of the spring in proper relationship to the seat section in both the davenport and the bed-forming positions. This mechanism cornprises a pair of levers .5G- B which are preferably of curved shape, as represented in Figures 2, 3 and 4. The forward portions of these levers are pivoted as at .5l- 5| to stationary parts of the frame, and, in this instance, to the uprights l1-l1 as clearly shown in Figure 1i. The forward ends of the levers are pivoted as at 52-52 to links F13- 53, respectively, which are in turn pivotally connected to the pivot pins lll- M which attach the links 13E- 2 to the brackets All-40. The forward ends of the levers are also connected, as by means of brackets 5ft- 5d to the ends of flexible cables lib-5, respectively, each of which extends over a pulley 56 mounted on a portion of the frame and has its inner end connected to a strong tension spring 51 which is ancho-red at its other end to the rear portion of the frame, as at 58. Springs `fl--'l on both sides of the device operate equally on the endsof the two levers Sil-5i). The leversEil-E preferably extend backwardly in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the seat sections of the springs until they reach the neighborhood of the intermediate spring sections, at which point they turn upwardly and assume positions approximately parallel to the back frame members 26-26, when the device is in davenport position. These upwardly extending portions are pivotally connected, as at Eil-6l), to brackets l-Ei secured to the frame parts Ztl-42S, respectively.

The levers Sil-50 are preferably slightly bent at the location in their length which is immediately behind the pivots til-5|, whereby the greater length of the levers, that is, the portion extending backwardly and upwardly, is in a plane inwardly of the other portion which includes the pivot 5l and the forward pivot 52. This bend in the levers is for the purpose of enabling the mounting of the pivots 5I-5I and the pivotal connections 52-52 at their forward ends to be housed within the confines of the end arm-rest sections of the davenport.

By referring to Figure 4, itwill be noted that the arm-rest is provided by frame uprights l5-i5 and the top members IE-IB which, when upholstered as shown in Figure 1, will constitute side arm-pieces of the daVenpOrt. It is the space within these arm housings that constitutes space for the operating mechanism at the ends of the levers 5!-5ll, the connecting links 53-53 and the pivotal mountings for the seat spring sections on the links i12-42, Also housed within these spaces are the flexible cables 5Fl-55, the pulleys Sii- 56 and the springs 51-51 as well as the various connections for the spring and cable assemblies.

The remaining portions of the levers 5%-53 are preferably of relatively7 flat metal which, by virtue of the bends, are moved inwardly to a plane just inside of the arm-sections so as to occupy unobtrusively the crack or space between the unholstery for the back and seat sections `and the upholstery for the end arm supports, By

making these bars of iron or steel, they can be made relatively strong and at the same time of relatively narrow width whereby they can occupy the small space provided between the upholstery of the various parts, as described.

It will be noted that the upper ends of the levers Eilextend beyond the pivots Gil-Sil, which ends form supporting feet, as shown in Figure 3, when the device is moved to bed-fornring position.

It will be understood that the spring sections, as shown in Figure 4, have mounted on their top surfaces a plurality of coil or other springs of any suitable construction, such as the type now used for upholstery purposes, with the various spring units securely attached by wires or other suitable means to the flexible members 32. When a suiiicient number of springs have been mounted in place on the flexible strips 32, a suitable upholstery covering may be applied thereto and the finishing cloth tightly secured thereover in a manner to finish the upholstery, as shown in Figures l, 2 and 3.

It will be noted that the upholstery of the back section is made independently of the upholstery of the seat section and that in the case of the back section, the frame 23 is preferably enclosed within the upholstery cover. For the purpose of securing the upholstery cover, a suitable wooden frame strip i3` and 'l5 may be attached, as by bolts, to the metal frame part 21 and 25. It will be clear, however, that the intermediate spring section is not covered in the lupholstering operation but is left free as an intermediate portion of the springs lying between the upholstery of the back and seat portions but which is hidden from view thereby when the device is in davenport position. On the other hand, when the springs are inverted and thus brought to bed-forming position, the opposite or underside of the springs is presented upwardly to form a mattress support.

An important feature of this construction is that the spring sections are capable of being pivoted with respect to each other so as to be'converted from davenport position to bedposition without presenting any intermediate bars or supports which in any way interierewith the resilient spring support for the mattress. In view of the fact that the frame members 2'8 and 29 are bowed downwardly, as shown in Figure 3, the mattress' is entirely supported throughout its length and width by resilient springs which form an extremely comfortable and desirable bed construction.

When the device is in bed-forming position, a mattress' is on top of the springs. This mattress may be `of any suitable construction and does not require any speci-al attaching or holding means to maintain it in position, such as would interfere with the bedclothes when the bed is made up. In bed-forming position, the mattress is merely held on the springs by gravity in a manner similar to the placement of a mattress on an ordinary bed. In addition, however, a covering of stout cloth or other flexible material 1| is provided for entirely covering the mattress and bedclothes when the bed is not in use. This cover may be of heavy canvas, linen or other material sufficiently stout to withstand use, and it is secured as at 1.2 to the wooden member 13 bolted to Ithe frame. This cover strip preferably extends the entire length and width of the mattress, and extends over the mattress to completely cover the same, and is equipped with a suitable vattaching means, such as a zipper 14 at the opposite side thereof. The other portion of the zipper is mounted on a strip of similar material which is anchored on the wooden frame member 15.

Attention is directed to the fact that the cover 1| is of such width that it can be readily extended over the mattress and bedclothes without the necessity of drawing the same taut, even though the bedclothes may be held thereunder, including one or more pillows 16, comforters and the like such as may be ordinarily used on a bed of this type. sufficient width to span the distance across `the mattress and'leave suficient slack to accommod-ate the covers, as described. Due to this slackness, the zipper or other fastening means can be readily secured without dilculty. On the other hand, it will be noticed that the distance from the wooden frame member 15 to the wooden frame member 13 is less, by virtue of the approximate straightness of the connecting line, when the device is in bed-forming position than when A the parts are converted to davenport position.

As shown in Figure 2, when moved to davenport position the cover is caused to take an arcuate formation by virtue of the angular disposition of the spring sections, and in consequence In other words, the cover 1| is made of whereby the bed is always maintained inclean, fresh condition and ready for immediate'con'- version and use.

As shown in Figure 1, the davenport may be provided with end-pieces 80-80 which extend upwardly from the back portions of the side arms and which serve to hide the end mechanisms. These end-pieces may be mounted permanently in an immovable conditionl or they may be made with a. slight rocking in-and-out movement whereb-y one or both of them are caused to latch the device in davenport-forming position. This slight movement of the end-pieces may be provided by mounting brackets .8l-8| which extend into the arm sections and which are held in slightly enlarged holes which permit the same to rock slightly inwardly and outwardly as desired. On the inside of the end sections BIJ-BIJ may be provided metal lugs 82-'82 which engage over and hold the bowed portions 83-83 of the levers 551-50 when they are brought to davenport position.

Furthermore, the arm sections may be provided with removable top members 85-85 fully upholstered and cushioned on a suitable rigid frame, which are normally held by pins 86-86 extending into suitable holes provided in the top surfaces of the arm members IE5-I6. When the device is converted to bed-forming position, these top cushion members 85-85 'may be removed from their normal positions on top of the armrests and placed at the head and foot of that portion of the mattress which projects outwardly from the frame ofthe device. This is clearly shown in Figure 1, it being understood that wooden members 88-88 may be secured, respectively, to the frame members 26-26 and provided with suitable holes for receiving the pins 86-86 of the top cushion members. These cushions 85-85 are so designed that when they are mounted in place 'at each end of the projecting portion of the springs, their'top surfaces come substantially flush with the top surface of the mattress, whereby an increased length is provided throughout this portion of the bed. Similarly, by removing the arm sections 85 from the tops of the arm-rests, the arm-rests are correspondingly lowered in height, whereby they, too, form extensions of from four to six inches at each end of the mattress. Whereas these extensions do not have the maximum cushioning effect provided by the mattress itself, they nevertheless permit the pillows to be moved upwardly to a. degree with an increase in comfort, That is to say, the additional length at the head and foot adds to the comfort of the bed without requiring the cover 1| is stretched to a tight holding position which supports and maintains the mattress in place. The stretching of the cover, however, does not rupture or damage the cover for the reason that throughout its area it is pressing upon relatively resilient means, including the bedclothes, the mattress and the spring sections. In consequence, the cover 1I forms an excellent holding means for tightly but resiliently maintaining the mattress and all the bedclothes in x their proper relationship on the springs during the conversion of the device and while the device is in davenport position. Not only are the bedclothes tightly held against disarrangement, but they are adequately covered against dirt and dust,

greater length of the mattress itself.

The operation of the parts of the bed will now be described. Assuming that the device is in davenport-forming position as shown in Figure 2, it will be apparent that a comfortable davenport is provided which has upholstered seat and back portions fully support-ed by bed springs and including additional upholstering springs and other cushioning material. It will furthermore be noted that by virtue of the forward disposition of the holding link 42 the seat portion of the springs is presented in a position which substantially coincides with the supporting frame of the davenport. The back end of the springs rest upon the ledges 2il-2D provided on the frames. This position of the davenport is maintained by the static condition of all of the operating members (which are beyond dead center) under the influence of gravity, as welly as the fact that when the davenport is used the additional weight of the occupant aids in maintaining the parts in davenport position. The tendency of the parts to remain in davenport position, however, is slightly opposed by the action of the springs 51-51 which are connected through the cables 53-53 to the outer ends of the levers Ell-50; but this opposing spring force is not sufficient to interfere with the normal stability .of the device which, when in davenport position, is beyond the dead center so as to be securely maintained by gravity.

Furthermore, when in davenport-forming position, the mattress, which may be completely made up with suitable bedclothes, is tightly held against the underside of the springs by means of the cover 1I which not only maintains the parts against displacement and disarrangement but also fully protects the same against dirt and dust.

When it is desired to convert the davenport to bed-forming position, it is merely necessary to move one or both of the end members 80-80 slightly outwardly, that is to say, an inch or less at its top edge, so as to free the levers 5(3--53 from the latching mechanisms 82--82, and then to grasp the top edge of the back section and pull it forwardly. This forward movement effected by the operator is aided by the tension springs 51--51 which, at the same time, pull the ends of the levers 55--50 downwardly. This movement effects a pivoting of the two spring sections, which are originally maintained in their angular positions, around the pivots lll-4l carried on the upper ends of the links 42-42 and at the same time effects a rotation of the levers Eli-iii around their stationary pivots EI--EI carried by the frame. inasmuch as these two pivots are closely associated, the entire spring assembly can be started in its movement as a unit without materially altering the angular positions of its sections. This condition, however, only obtains for the rst part of the converting movement, as it will be noted that the forward ends of the levers 50--50 are connected by pivots 52-52 to the links 53--53 which are in turn connected to the pivots M--L Accordingly, a dual movement results which causes the links 42--42 to pivot backwardly under the thrust of the links 53-53, so that the pivots dl-M are caused to travel backwardly in an are around the stationary pivots 43-43 at the base of the links l2-42. Therefore, not only are the pivots i l-lil moving backwardly in the arc referred to, but the spring assembly as a unit is pivoting on the pivots lll-M in a clockwise direction, as seen from the position represented in Figure 4. As the ends of the levers 50-50 continue to move downwardly, the tension of the springs 51 is decreased. However, the energy which is stored in the springs when they are in davenport position aids materially in the original lifting movement required for the conversion of the device. When the ends of the levers 50-50 approach the bottom of their swing, the tension on the spring is entirely relieved but the continued movement of the spring sections causes the ends of the levers 50--50 to move in the opposite direction to again tension the springs.

Furthermore, by virtue of the fact that the pivots llltl are moving upwardly through the swinging of the links l2- 42 and the fact that the pivots 5I--5l of the levers 50-50 are fixed on the frame, the levers 50--50 cause the spring sections to straighten out and finally assume the straight bed-forming position represented in Figure 3. In this position, the extended ends of the leversv 50--50 present themselves downwardly to form legs for supporting the outer ends of the projecting portions of the spring section.

It will be noted that during this operation the seat section has been moved backwardly into the space defined by the frame of the device so as not to produce an unwanted space between the back of the frame and the inner edge of the bed. Furthermore, this prevents the -bed from projecting too far out into the room, which would cause the same to occupy too large an area.

After the device is moved to bed-forming position, it is merely necessary to unfasten the zipper 13 and throw the cover 'H back to present the bed in fully made-up condition, ready for use.

After the bed has been used and again made up, the cover 1l can be quickly fastened thereover and the device restored to davenport position by merely lifting'the outer end thereof and causing the same to pivot in the reverse manner through the paths and arcs above described.

Throughout the initial lifting movement from bed-forming to davenport position, the tension springs 51-51 aid in the lifting by virtue of the fact that they are pulling on the ends of the levers F10- 50. When the ends of the levers Ell-5i) have assumed their positions of alignment with thepulleys 56-56, then the tension of the spring is relieved, and from this point on the springs y resist a too rapid seating of the parts under the influence of gravity. It will thus be seenthat the springs 51-51 not only aid in the lifting of the device tostart its converting movement in both directions, but they also resist the action of gravity during the final movements required for restoring the parts to either position.

It will be noted further that through the lever and link mechanisms the action of gravity is somewhat counterbalanced throughthe movement of the parts themselves, because, during the conversion of the springs from davenport position to bed-forming position, the outer spring section which constitutes the back of the davenport must be actually lifted in assuming its straight-line position, and this action somewhat counterbalances the gravitational effect acting upon the entire spring as a whole. When this action is coupled with the action of the springs 51--51 in both directions of movement, it will be found that the parts are nicely balanced so that they may be converted with a minimum of force and yet securely maintained in either of its desired positions without danger of accidental or unwanted shifting oi the parts.

It will be further noted that this device provides a comfortable bed and davenport which permits the bed to be made up and ready for usev at all times and which can be presented for useby the mere conversion of the device and the removal of the cover 1 I. In order to avoid damage to the bed covers by the pivots 23-23 between the spring frame parts, these pivots may vbe covered with suitable protecting discs or shields of the type shown in Figure 4. These discs may be mounted in any suitable manner, as by securing them directly to the pivot bolts 23--23 or, if desired, they could be attached to one of the frame parts so as to be disposed in a position to cover th' pivot and shield the bedclothes therefrom. It is, of course, understood that such disc will be mounted in a manner to provide the necessary clearance to avoid interference when the frame comes to rest on the shoulder -or ledge 20, as when the parts are' in davenport position.v The other parts of the operating mechanism which would be likely to damage or catch in the bed covers are all housed with the protected spaces of the arm-rests or parts of the frame.

What is claimed is:

1. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section pivotally connected to said frame and adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring, a second spring section pivotally connected to said first named section, and a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to said rst section.

2. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section pivotally connected to said frame and adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring, a second spring section pivotally connected to said rst named section, and a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to a link which in turn is pivotally connected to said rst section.

3. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section mounted in said frame by means of a link pivot-v ally connected to said frame and Spring section respectively, said spring section being adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring section, said link being capable of pivotal movement to bodily shift the position of said spring section with respect to said frame so that it is forwardly in said frame when in davenport position and inwardly .of said frame when in bed forming position, a second spring section pivotally connected to said rst named section, and means pivoted to said frame i and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to said first section. Y

4. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section mounted in said frame by means of a link pivotally connected to said frame and spring section respectively, said spring section being adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring section, said link being capable of pivotal movement to bodily shift the position of said spring section with respect to said frame so that it is forwardly in said frame when in davenport position and inwardly of said frame when in bed forming position, a second spring W section pivotally connected to said firstA named section, and a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to a link which in turn is pivotally connected to said rst section.

5. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section pivotally connected to said frame and adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring, a second spring section` pivotally connected to said rst named section, and a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and the arm of said lever connected to said second section being extended to form a supporting leg for said section when in bed forming position.

6. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame, a reversible spring section pivotally connected to said frame and adapted to form a davenport seat when in one position and a section of a bed spring when in reversed position, a second spring section pivoted to said first section adapted to form a back support when in davenport position and a section of a bed spring when in reversed position, and a lever pivotally connected to said first and second sections and to said frame, said lever being of such length and so pivoted with respect to said spring sections and their pivots as to cause said sections to assume an angular relative disposition when forming a davenport and a substantially straight horizontal position when forming a bed and further causing said first section to reverse its position on its supporting pivot.

7. Adavenport bed comprising, in combination, `a frame and a reversible spring section mounted in said frame by means of a link pivotally connected to said frame and spring section respectively, said spring sectionl being adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring section, said link being capable of pivotal movement to bodily shift the position of said spring section with respect to said frame so that it is forwardly in said frame when in davenport position and inwardly of said frame when in bed forming position, a second spring section pivotally connected to said first named section, and a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to said first section, said lever being of such length and so 'pivoted with respect to said spring sections and their pivots as to cause said sections to assume an angular relative disposition when forming a davenport and a substantially straight horizontal position when forming a bed and further causing said first section to reverse its position on its supporting pivot.

8. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section mounted in said frame by means of a link pivotally connected to said frame and spring section respectively, said spring section being adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring section, said link being capable of pivotal movement to bodily shift the position of said spring section with respect to said frame so that it is forwardly in said frame when in davenport position and inwardly of said frame when in bed forming position, a second spring section .pivotally connected to said first named section, and a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to a link which in turn is pivotally connected to said rst section, said lever being of such length and so pivoted with respect to said spring sections and their pivots as to cause said sections to assume an angular relative disposition when forming a davenport and a substantially straight horizontal position when forming a bed and further causing said iirst section to reverse its position on its supporting pivot.

9. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section mounted in said frame by means of a link pivotally connected to said frame and spring section respectively, said spring section being adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring section, said link being capable of pivotal movement to bodily shift the position of said spring section with respect to said `frame so that it is forwardly in said frame when in davenport position and inwardly of said frame when in bed forming position, a second spring section pivotally connected to said first named section, a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to a link which in turn is pivotally connected to said rst section, said lever being of such length and so pivoted with respect to said spring sections and their pivots as to cause said sections to assume an angular relative davenport and a substantially straight horizontal position when forming a bed and further causing said rst section to reverse its position on its supporting pivot, and a spring operatively associated with said lever and being so disposed as to exert a tension thereon in both extreme positions thereof.

10. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section mounted in said frame by means ally connected to said frame and spring section respectively, said spring section being adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and its opposite side as a bed spring section, said link being capable of pivotal movement to bodily shift the position of said spring section with respect to said frame so that it is forwardly in said frame when in davenport position and inwardly of said frame when in bed forming position, a second spring section pivotally connected to said rst named section, a lever pivoted to said frame and having one arm pivoted to said second section and its other arm pivotally connected to a link which in turn is pivotally connected to said rst section, said lever being of such length and so pivoted with respect to said spring sections and their pivots as to cause said sections to assume an angular relative disposition when forming a davenport and a substantially straight horizontal position when forming a bed and further causing said rst section to reverse its position on its supporting pivot, and a spring operatively associated with said lever and being so disposed as to exert a tension thereon in both extreme positions thereof, the arm of said lever connected to said second section being extended to provide a legr for said section when in bed forming position.

11. In a davenport bed, a pair of pivoted spring sections adapted to be reversed to present one of their sides to provide, respectively, a seat and back support for a davenport and the other of their sides to provide a mattress supporting bed spring, each spring section including a U-shaped frame member, each pivoted to the other at the ends of its arms and each having a cross brace forming rectangular frames of said U-shaped frames, said cross braces being U-shaped and disposed in a plane angularly to the planes of their associated frames respectively, each of said frames having spring supporting means extending thereacross throughout a portion thereof and having an intermediate spring portion extending between yielding members connected to said frames respectively at opposite sides of the pivotal connection between said frames.

12. In a davenport bed, a pair of spring sections each comprising a U-shaped frame, each pivoted to the other, spring supports extending across each of said frames, and yielding members connected between the associated arms of said disposition when forming a of a link pivottwo frames respectively and other spring supports extending across said frames and connected at their ends to said yielding members respectively so as to form with Said rst named spring supports a continuous flat bed spring when in bed forming position and provide an angularly disposed intermediate spring section when in davenport position.

13. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a reversible spring section mounted in said frame by means of link mechanism pivotally connecting said frame and spring section, respectively, said spring section being adapted to present one side as a davenport seat and the opposite side as a bed spring section, said link mechanism being capable of pivotal movement to bodily shift the position;of Said spring section with respect to said frame so that said spring section is forwardly in said frame when in davenport position and inwardly of said frame when in bed-forming position, and a second spring section pivotally connected to said rst spring section, and means pivotally connected to said second spring section and to said link mechanism for causing said second spring section to move to a substantially horizontal position as said iirst spring section is moved to bed-forming position and to move to a substantially upright back-rest position as said first spring section is moved to davenport position.

14, A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a pair of spring sections pivotally connected together, said spring sections being adapted to assume a relatively angular position to form the seat and back of a davenport and to be moved to present their opposite sides in substantially horizontal alignment to provide a mattress-supporting bed spring, means for pivotally mounting the seat-forming spring section in said frame and for connecting said spring sections for positive conjoint movement, said means causing said spring sections to move bodily rearwardly with respect to said frame when moved from davenport position to the inverted bed-forming position and to remain in said rearward position throughout the period that said spring sections are in bed-forming position.

15. A davenport bed comprising, in combination, a frame and a pair of spring sections pivotally connected together, said spring sections being adapted to assume a relatively angular position to form the seat and back of a davenport and to be moved to present their opposite sides in substantially horizontal alignment to providek a mattress-supporting bed spring, means for pivotally mounting the seat-forming spring section in said frame and for connecting said spring sections for positive conjoint movement, said means causing said spring sections to move bodily rearwardly with respect to said frame when moved from davenport position to the inverted bed-forming position, said means including a member which moves toward and recedes from a. particular part of said frame during the movement of said means to both davenport and bedforming positions, and a tension spring connected between said member and said particular part of said frame.

NORMAN HALLBERG. 

